Last updated: August 13, 2026
Configuring MDM On-Premises
This page guides administrators through the mandatory and optional configuration steps required to set up Mobile Device Manager Plus on-premises. It covers configuring proxy settings to enable server communication with APNs, FCM, and WNS, setting up NAT to make the MDM server reachable from outside the corporate network, and configuring the mail server for enrollment invitations and reports. Optional steps such as securing communication with third-party SSL certificates, remote DB access, user administration, and client personalization are also covered.
This sections guides you in installing Mobile Device Manager Plus and working with the product. The following requirements need to be met, for MDM to function effectively.
Configuring Proxy is the first and most important requirement. It is used by Mobile Device Manager Plus server to contact the APNs, FCM and WNS. Mobile devices which are outside the corporate network should be able to reach the MDM server. So, ensure that MDM server is hosted in the edge or NAT settings is configured. You can secure the communication between the mobile devices and MDM server by using 3rd party certificates. One of the mandatory requirement, is to configure Mail server. Mail server is used to send enrollment related mails, inventory and reports. The other settings mentioned below are optional, you can choose to configure them based on your business requirement.
- System Requirements
- Configuring the proxy settings
- Configuring NAT settings
- Configuring Mail Server settings
- Configuring Server settings
- Configuring Remote DB access
- Securing Communication using third-party certificates
- User administration
- Personalizing client
Ensure these ports and domains are allowed on the server machine and/or the devices to be managed
Frequently Asked Questions
- What must be configured before I can use Mobile Device Manager Plus on-premises?
Configure the proxy settings so the MDM server can reach APNs, FCM, and WNS, ensure the server is reachable by devices outside your network through NAT, and set up the mail server, since it is required for sending enrollment invitations, inventory, and reports.
- Is configuring the mail server mandatory?
Yes. The mail server is one of the mandatory requirements since it is used to send enrollment-related mails, inventory, and reports.
- How do managed devices outside the corporate network reach the MDM server?
Host the MDM server in the edge or configure NAT settings so that mobile devices outside the network can continue to communicate with the server.
- Can I secure communication between devices and the on-premises MDM server?
Yes, you can secure the communication between mobile devices and the MDM server by uploading third-party SSL certificates.